TUESDAY, Oct. 12, 2021 Just over a decade ago, the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA, or Obamacare) made many common cancer screenings free. But a pair of new studies caution that when those free tests turn up signs of trouble, important follow-up tests may be too pricey for some patients. The bigger concern:… read on > read on >
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Merck Asks FDA to Approve First COVID Antiviral Pill
Merck & Co. announced Monday that it had submitted an application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency use approval of the first antiviral pill targeted to COVID-19. Experts say authorization of molnupiravir, at this time only for use inhigh-risk Americans, could be a major advance in the struggle against COVID-19 because a… read on > read on >
Golf Cart Injuries Keep Rising Among U.S. Kids
Golf carts aren’t just for golfing anymore: They also abound in retirement communities, on farms, and at sporting and other events. But the downside of that newfound popularity may be that an increasing number of children and adolescents are injured from the carts each year, a new study suggests. A research team from the Children’s… read on > read on >
As COVID Cases Drop, Fauci Tells Families to Enjoy Halloween
It’s okay for American children to go trick-or-treating this Halloween, Dr. Anthony Fauci says. During an appearance on CNN‘s State of the Union on Sunday, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert said trick-or-treating is an outdoor activity where there’s less risk of coronavirus infection, CBS News reported. “This is a time that children love. It’s… read on > read on >
Bystanders Can Make the Difference for a Drowning Child
A drowning child has a much lower risk of severe disability or death if a bystander steps in, even without cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), new research finds. “Bystanders play a critical role in preventing poor outcomes in childhood drowning by instituting safe, early and effective rescue and resuscitation of pediatric drowning victims,” said author Dr. Rohit… read on > read on >
Symptomatic COVID Could Bring on Emergency Delivery in Pregnant Women
Pregnant women suffering from COVID-19 with symptoms are more likely to experience complications that call for an emergency delivery, a new study suggests. On top of facing a slightly higher risk for needing an unexpected cesarean section, women with symptomatic COVID-19 were more likely to need oxygen support and their infants were more likely to… read on > read on >
Going Cordless With Window Blinds Could Save Your Child’s Life
Blinds and window coverings might seem harmless, but their cords can be deadly for young children and infants. The best way to keep children from becoming entangled in these cords is to replace your blinds with cordless versions, advises the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). “Children have strangled to death on the cords of window… read on > read on >
Study Confirms Rise in Child Abuse During COVID Pandemic
FRIDAY, Oct. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News)– Physical abuse of school-aged kids tripled during the early months of the pandemic when widespread stay-at-home orders were in effect, a new study finds. Exactly what triggered the surge is not fully understood, but other studies have also reported similar upticks in child abuse. A pediatrician who was not… read on > read on >
CDC Urges Flu Shots as Survey Shows Half of Americans Don’t Plan on It
A new survey showing that nearly half of U.S. adults are not likely to get a flu shot this season has prompted federal health officials to urge all Americans to get the flu vaccines. Even more troubling is that the poll of 1,110 respondents aged 18 and older also found that nearly 1 in 4… read on > read on >
Stimulants Like Ritalin May Be Gateway Drugs for College Students
Use of stimulants among college students was once thought to be a problem among high achievers seeking energy and focus to study. Not so, according to new research that links misuse of these so-called “study drugs” to binge drinking and marijuana use. The stereotype of students bumming a prescription medication like Adderall or Ritalin to… read on > read on >